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AFC backs US$ 7bln Dangote fertiliser expansion to strengthen Africa’s food security
LAGOS, June 16, 2026 — Africa Finance Corporation [AFC], the continent’s infrastructure solutions provider, is helping drive a US$ 7 billion fertiliser expansion programme by Dangote Group designed to triple production capacity…
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AfDB’s 2025 Annual Report Highlights Strong Results and a New Chapter for Africa’s Transformation
BRAZZAVILLE, June 1, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing another year of strong development results and reaffirming its commitment to advancing a prosperous, inclusive,…
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Sebei coop leaders undergo training in modern agricultural production and financial management
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — Leaders of cooperatives from the Sebei Sub-region have been trained in modern agricultural production methods and strengthen financial management practices to improve household incomes, reduce post-harvest losses,…
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Kotido district launches mass vaccination of livestock to ensure food security
KOTIDO, February 24, 2026 — Kotido District Local Government in a pivotal effort to safeguard the livelihoods of pastoralists and bolster food security in the region has officially launched a mass vaccination…
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solution
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Africa’s Green Economy Summit [24–27 February 2026] will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has…
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AfCFTA, AGRA partner to fast-track intra-African trade in agro-products
KAMPALA, February 18, 2026 —The African Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA] and AGRA, formally Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate intra- African trade, positioning…
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Japan and AfDB deepen partnership to boost private investment in Africa
RABAT, January 1, 2026 — Japan and the African Development Bank [AfDB] strengthen their collaboration at the recent Africa Investment Forum [AIF] 2025 Market Days, unveiling new commitments under the Enhanced Private…
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Indonesia: Village cooperatives urged to boost farm output
JARKATATA — Indonesia’s Cooperatives ministry has urged local Merah Putih village and urban cooperatives across the country to maximise their agricultural potential to help strengthen national food security. Deputy Cooperatives Minister Farida…
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Kenyan MPs call for stronger regional collaboration in management of water resources
WAKISO, November 17, 2025 — The Chairperson of Kenya’s Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Senator David Wakoli Wafula, has called for stronger regional collaboration in the management of water resources…
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Millions face acute hunger in 16 crisis areas FAO-WFP report warns
KAMPALA, November 16, 2025 – A new joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] and the UN World Food Programme [WFP] warns that acute food insecurity…
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